Question about keys

[Pops]

Hi guys , Just found this forum have read many posts already and let me say its a great community you have going here .

I recently imported a 94 skyline gtst M spec and I was wondering if I should have got more than one key , I saw in the owners manual about 4 different types and the only one I recieved is the one with the round plastic head .

Is there supposed to be one with a couple of buttons on it for the doors etc ?

Any help is appreciated .

[Dragon18]

i dont think it would have buttons on the key as its a 94 model and not to sure if they came out with standard imobiliser preety sure they didnt

as for the key yes get one cut straght away you dont want to lose your original pay afew hundred to get the locks changed or fixed

[Pops]

Thanks for the reply Dragon , I just wanted to make sure . Will be getting another key cut asap .

[akeenan]

i think you should have gotten at least 2 keys.

1.) the key you are talking about with the balck plastic head with the skyline symbol on it.

and

2.) a key that can only start the car and will not open the glove box and the boot,where the other one will.

there is another key you were talking about with buttons on it i think this might be for those people in japan that wanted the option of a trunk release etc... but im not 100% sure on this.

[hippy]

well i got only 1 key with mine ... i got it cut immediately ... i also got a seperate central locking immobiliser thingy with it ... but i'm not sure it was immobiliser but it did the central locking ... anyways its a good idea to get it cut straight away ... a mate with a honda civic ... 98 model lost all his keys ... had to go back to the dealer to cut more keys and it cost him over 1 grand cause honda keys are special ... computer codes or something and integrated alarm system ... it only costs like 5 bucks to get cut ... cheap insurance i think ...

[Pops]

Akeenan I think your right on the mark there I think its called a valet key which I didnt recieve , thanks for the info .

For sure hippy , Ive got the central locking integrated into my alarm now anyway , but I was just curious .

[sven laptop]

Pops, you're right about the valet key - I read about it in the owner's manual.

The idea is you can give that key to the valet parking guy when you go to the opera (hahahahahaha) & it lets him drive the car but not get into the parts where you keep your valuables - ie: glovebox and/or boot.

it's a nice idea. Buggered if I know how many people ever use it.

[2fardown]

I got 3 keys with mine. One plastic head and 2 other silver ones.

[BOoStEr]

I think if you have either the master or valet key only the other key can be cut from it because they have the same profile but are cut from a different blank.

[skylark]

Had mine over twelve months with only 1 key.

Tommorrow I'm going to get one cut!

Can't believe I haven't done this yet!!!!

[Pops]

Well I wont be going to the opera anytime soon so I can live without the valet key

But I will get a spare cut of the main key .

[skyline33]

is the key that opens the central locking an option or standard?

[akeenan]

Akeenan I think your right on the mark there I think its called a valet key which I didnt recieve , thanks for the info .

i am correct!

is the key that opens the central locking an option or standard?

i think it would have to be an option because im pretty sure the driver side door motor would have to be replaced with a master for the remote to unlock/lock all doors. This is what happens when you get an alarm fitted that has central locking you need to replace the driver side motor.

[Nizmo]

i got two - neither with a plastic head - infact i must say ive got one of the most goddamn biggest uglist keys you've ever seen - i dont even know how to describe it but up the top its got all these swirly patterns eeek its awful. And the other one more pleaseing to the eye but nothing special.

Both open glove compartments etc - wish i had the proper skyline key *sniff sniff*

[Red Sky II]

I too only received the one key with the plastic head on it so I got another few cut as spares, just in case.

The guy who cuy my spare keys said that Nissan keys have a tendancy to wear out and suggested using the cut spare one more often. Also, be careful when getting them cut as it took these guys 3 attempts before they cut copies that worked.

The first would open doors and boot but not start car, the second didn't open anything and the third set finally worked.

Rough price for a genuine Nissan key (from Japan) at least $300 !!!

Cheers, Al

[T0nyGTSt]

I am wondering who is interested in a group buy of good looking Nismo or factory Nissan keys.

I also only got the basic plastic head key and want a good looking key befitting a good looking car

Right now I'm using a $2 key cut at Parklea Markets :-(

T.

[AtomicBomberMan]

does anyone know if anyone in australia can have the keys cut by just supplying a code? i remember when i had my honda civic (australian delivered) all i had to do is go to a locksmith and quote a code which was stamped into the original key. and within minutes had a brand spanking new key. i had one cut at mister minit before but didnt work because it was too worn. i just got my skyline and there are numbers stamped on that key as well. i wonder if it is still the case with imported cars? Does anyone know what i'm talking about or had it done for an import?

[RBN1]

hey u guys are lucky you actually got the proper master key. I only got a valet/slave key with mine!

Managed to buy a blank master GTR key from Nissan for $38 tho so I might get a lock smith to make a master key for me.

[skyline33]

Originally posted by tlai909

I am wondering who is interested in a group buy of good looking Nismo or factory Nissan keys.

I also only got the basic plastic head key and want a good looking key befitting a good looking car

Right now I'm using a $2 key cut at Parklea Markets :-(

T.

I wouldn't mind joining in the group buy for a nismo key

[Pops]

Ive seen that keys for the gtst can be bought for $35 /pair , nice looking goldish in colour , I was looking for the URL but I reformatted last night . I'll try to locate them .